MotorMouths

The 2010 Chevy Equinox eats the competition and spits them out. Along with best-in-class rear-leg-room, best-in-class interior design , and best in-class exterior design, it offers the most bang for your buck of any compact crossover on the market.

One will definitely get what they pay for with the Chevrolet Equinox, provided one expects to pay for a comfortable crossover with moderate power, ample comfort and space, and a variety of options—not an enthusiast vehicle.

The Chevrolet Equinox is the first vehicle we’ve driven from GM outside of the Corvette that we dare to label as great. Heidi Klum’s beauty, late-summer sunsets, a glazed donut. Damn near perfection. The Equinox is right there.

The redesigned Chevrolet Equinox is a key ingredient in the company’s recipe for the future, and it’s pretty tasty.

Chevy has really kicked things up a notch with a redesigned Equinox boasting youthful styling, an array of high-tech features and a new engine that gets 32 (yes, 32!) highway miles to the gallon.

Despite its sense of size, the Chevrolet Equinox is easy on fuel, and maneuvers like a car in dense city traffic. Its attractive styling and smooth ride give it a high-end feel beyond its price range.

The new Chevrolet Equinox is a leap far enough forward to be on par with the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, and that’s something we couldn’t say before.

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has “comeback” written all over it. Well priced, fuel efficient and nicely appointed, the Equinox sets a new benchmark for every automaker.

The Chevrolet Equinox is nimble and agile, with stability and traction control keeping you on the straight and narrow. The cabin is quiet, helping it act more luxury than economy.

For drivers who do not need a third row of seats, the five-passenger Chevrolet Equinox is a virtually no-compromise machine that combines style, performance efficiency, comfort and safety into one appealing package.

Comparing the new 2010 Chevy Equinox to its predecessor is like putting on your first pair of Gucci loafers after wearing boat shoes your entire life.

From its contemporary styling and class-leading features to its competitive pricing and miserly fuel economy, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is the right SUV for the times, and not a minute too soon for GM.